Liberation of soul.
Working with 6 preparatory exercises given by Rudolf Steiner
January 3 – 8 2018
Rostov-on-Don
Anthroposophy is the path of knowledge leading to the actual experience of the Spirit and how it manifests itself in the world and in human being. This is a very interesting but hard way. And one needs to train constantly the forces of his soul in order to go on it. The founder of anthroposophy Rudolf Steiner gave special preparatory exercises which are designed to strengthen the soul of a person and help him become the master of his own psychic life.
These exercises are very simple, at first glance, but during constant implementation of them more and more aspects of its impact are opening and new facets of one's own soul are experiencing. In general, the complex of these exercises can be called a ladder leading a person to expand his consciousness and, at the same time, to strengthen the ability of concentration and self-control.
We invite to participate in the seminar "Liberation of the Soul. Working with 6 preparatory exercises given by Rudolf Steiner" those who are just getting ready to work with these exercises and those who already have experience, including long-term and fruitful experience of such work. We will listen to lectures, work in a general circle and in small groups, and, of course, engage in art. Our seminar will begin on January 3, the day preceding the penultimate Holy Night which gives a special opportunity to experience the power of spiritual creativity which pours into humanity from the area of the Holy Spirit.

Seminar timetable
January 3 2018 (Wednesday)
10.30 – 11.00 – registration of participants
11.00 – 12.15 – lecture: 6 preparatory exercises as a way to strengthen the spiritual life and the basis of spiritual development of man
12.15 – 14.15 – lunch
14.15 – 15.45 – Drawing in the technique of a fixed stroke: working with one of the fragments of green stained glass of Goetheanum
15.45 – 16.15 – coffee-break
16.15 – 17.15 – work in circle: sharing experience with 6 preparatory exercises. Questions for Beginners
17.15 – 17.30 – break
17.30 – 18.00 – observation of the day

January 4 2018 (Thursday)
9.15 – 9.30 – eurythmy
9.30 – 10.30 – lecture: Exercise 1: control of thoughts as the release of living thinking
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee-break
11.00 – 11.45 – Exercise 1: practical work in small groups
11.45 – 12.15 – discussion of work in small groups
12.15 – 14.15 – lunch
14.15 – 15.45 – Drawing in the technique of a fixed stroke: working with one of the fragments of green stained glass of Goetheanum
15.45 – 16.15 – coffee-break
16.15 – 17.15 – lecture: Exercise 2: control of the will as the awakening of self-awareness and courage
17.15 – 17.30 – break
17.30 – 18.00 – observation of the day

January 5 2018 (Friday)
9.15 – 9.30 – eurythmy
9.30 – 10.30 – lecture: Exercise 3: soul equilibrium as the establishment of control over the astral body
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee-break
11.00 – 11.45 – Exercise 3: practical work in small groups
11.45 – 12.15 – discussion of work in small groups
12.15 – 14.15 – lunch
14.15 – 15.45 – Drawing in the technique of a fixed stroke: working with one of the fragments of green stained glass of Goetheanum
15.45 – 16.15 – coffee-break
16.15 – 17.15 – work in circle: control over sympathy and antipathy and forces of destiny
17.15 – 17.30 – break
17.30 – 18.00 – observation of the day

January 6 2018 (Saturday)
9.15 – 9.30 – eurythmy
9.30 – 10.30 – lecture: Exercise 4: positive attitude as the formation of confidence to the world
10.30 – 11.00 – coffee-break
11.00 – 11.45 – Exercise 4: practical work in small groups
11.45 – 12.15 – discussion of work in small groups
12.15 – 14.15 – lunch
14.15 – 15.45 – Drawing in the technique of a fixed stroke: working with one of the fragments of green stained glass of Goetheanum
15.45 – 16.15 – coffee-break
16.15 – 17.15 – work in circle: how to combine positivity in the perception of the world with the necessity to see manifestations of evil?
17.15 – 17.30 – break
17.30 – 19.00 – Presentiment of Christmas. Festive evening